It seems that there will never be relief from the pressure of trying to become more energy efficient, saving money and improving sustainability – especially for contractors, architects and engineers. Lighting still has a long way to evolve in energy savings, however all four key components...

When considering a lighting upgrade, the most common plan of action is to replace the lamps, ballasts and existing fixtures with the new ones. However, Building Operating Management magazine suggest that sometimes redesigns are often a better option than retrofits. In trying to decide if a...

Manufacturing grinds to a halt this year for 100 watt incandescent bulbs and the most common type of T12 lamps – and availability will drop quickly. 75 watt bulbs will be phased-out in 2013, with 60 watt and 40 watt following in 2014. To beat the anticipated shortage, it’s best to...

The concept of the “greenest building” makes us think of new, sustainably designed structures with huge alternative energy installations, cutting-edge mechanical and lighting systems and expansive on-site recycling programs. But as a new report by the Preservation Green Lab...

A recent study, “United States Building Energy Efficiency Benefits,” has found that buildings consume approximately 40 percent of the world’s energy – and are responsible for an equal percentage of the world’s carbon emissions. With that kind of footprint, it...